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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hi you all<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>RE: Reminder April’s meeting is coming TODAY! Monday the 18<sup>th</sup>; </span>Our special guest is Joyce Kane, President of the NFB Krafters division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Contents of this message:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*When and how to get on the call<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*Agenda <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*The NFB Pledge <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*Minutes from last meeting are pasted in below<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*April National Presidential Release is attached <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*#1 When and How to Get On the Call:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: Monday April 18<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: 6:00 MT, 7:00 CT, 8:00 ET <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phone: 1-605-475-6006<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Access: 203747Pound<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*#2 Agenda:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-First- Come-to-order, say our NFB pledge (Nancy’s turn)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>- Second- Special Guest Joyce Kane will speak prior to conducting our business; this presentation and resulting discussion will serve as our April philosophical discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Third- secretary & treasurers Reports Will be discussed and approved and/or accepted<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--OLD BUSINESS: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Discuss: Cheryl will update us on progress to get our constitution okayed by the state board<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--NEW BUSINESS:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Whatever the members may bring <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--Finally- Brags & Drags<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*#3 NFB Pledge: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>**Copy of March Meeting Minutes:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>March 21, 2016 Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The March 2016 meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM (CT). In attendance: President Robert Newman, VP Barbara Loos, Secretary Karen Lemmon, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston. Members Brad Loos, Nancy Oltman, Linda Mentink, Gina Finnell, Steve Senteny and Della Johnston.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President Newman asked that as people at the conference calls arrive they use *6 to mute their phone and when having something to add or discuss use *6 again to remove mute. Also when commenting during the meeting please announce yourself before your comment to the meeting topic.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>NFBN Secretary, Jamie Forbes, joined the call to report on the BELL Academy and the Walk for Independence. The BELL academy for ages 4 through 12 is designed to introduce and reinforce the reading and writing of Braille. This is a day program for the youth and their families and this year it will be held from June 13 to June 24 in Lincoln. Jamie reported that although the program has attracted mostly children from the Omaha and Lincoln area it is open to all across the state who are interested. Volunteers to read to the students, teach Braille and work in other capacities are needed. Background checks are necessary so Jamie asked that volunteers apply by May 15.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The Walk for Independence will be held in Omaha on June 18<sup>th</sup> with registration at 9-10 AM. The fee to participate is $30 per person. If pledges of $30 or more are brought in then the walker does not have to pay the $30 participant fee. Robert asked that the pledge forms come out early so people have more time. Jamie agreed and said the pledge forms would be out as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Jamie Forbis left the call and the regular meeting began. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The NF B Pledge was recited, led by Linda. Nancy volunteered to lead the pledge in April.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Secretary Lemmon using JAWS read the Secretary minutes from February. Two corrections were noted: 1. rather than using the word ‘motioned’ in the minutes use ‘moved’ and, 2) change ‘treasurer’s minutes to ‘treasurer’s report’. Cheryl moved that the minutes with these two corrections be accepted. Gina seconded the motion and motion carried. NOTE: Changes were made and sent to President Newman on March 22, 2016).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Treasurer Livingston gave the financial report which was reported with a balance of $912.95. Gina moved that the Treasurer’s report be approved as read. Barbara seconded. Motion carried unanimously. (NOTE: Treasurer’s report attached)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>OLD BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President Newman asked Cheryl Livingston if the approval of the revised Senior Division Constitution by the NFBN State Board had been completed. Cheryl reported that Jamie Forbis had checked back on past minutes of the NFBN and did not find where this had been on any agenda since we passed it on to them last year. Cheryl said she would talk to Amy to get this on the agenda for the May State Affiliate meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Discussion about recruitment to the Senior Division was next on the agenda. Robert suggested that since our time on our calls was limited that further reports on call assignments would be done through emails or phone calls unless there would be some questions that needed to be answered by the members of the Senior Division. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>NEW BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Discussion. For non-email users, we explored the use of a thumb drive to communicate minutes and notices. The thumb drive with MP3 recordings could be used in the talking book machine. Concerns were how to record in MP3 format and what sort of container or envelope to mail the thumb drive. Barbara volunteered to contact the talking book office and ask if the containers they use could be purchased and what the price would be. Karen suggested that we check with the post office as well and possibly use envelopes with return envelopes included in the mailing of the thumb drive. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Due to some confusion on the time of the meeting, Joyce Kane who is President of the Crafters Division of the NFB called in as the meeting was closing. She agreed to call at our next meeting on April 18 but asked for a reminder as the time grew closer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>BRAGS and DRAGS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Karen reported her frustration with the lack of progress on a resolution of two years ago concerning the accessibility of the Historic Buildings and Museum at Fort Robinson. Karen gave a brief explanation of what has led to her frustration. Karen upon the request of Jeff Altman, had written a detailed letter of the lack of accessibility to the blind at Fort Robinson. This letter was written shortly after the resolution passed on the floor of the general meeting and was emailed to Jeff. Sometime later, Jeff also requested contact information for where the letter needed to be sent. This too was sent to Jeff after an email from Karen last year to see what progress had occurred up to that time. Again last week in response to another email Karen sent to Jeff to check on the progress or if she could assist, another request came from Jeff for this contact information so Karen re-sent the contact information. Over a year ago Karen had received an email from State Affiliate President Amy Buresh that a letter had been sent to the Nebraska Historical Society. Upon this report at this meeting Cheryl said that the letter had been sent sometime last year. Karen reported her frustration and confusion as the summer open season at Fort Robinson is about to begin and there has been no changes at the Fort. President Newman asked for future updates on the situation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Barbara asked for prayers for Brad as he is suffering from kidney stones.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The next meeting will be on April 18<sup>th and our guest speaker will be Joyce Kane.<o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'>There being <sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>no </span></sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>further business the meeting ended at 8:14 PM (CT)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Karen Lemmon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>*REMINDER that the NFBN State convention will be held on the weekend of October 7-9, 2016 at the Riverside Inn in Columbus Nebraska. Further details concerning the Convention will be announced at future phone meetings of the Senior Division.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Treasurer’s Report-Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>March 21, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Beginning Balance Feb 15, 2016 $834.95<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Expenses<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>March PAC plan $ 10.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Deposits<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>10 % of B Canes Donation $88.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Ending Balance Mar, 2016 $912.95 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>